Best 10 Cauliflower Salad With Cheddar And Bacon Recipes

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Cauliflower salad with cheddar and bacon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even an appetizer. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. With its creamy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and salty cheddar and bacon, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEDDAR BACON CAULIFLOWER POTATO SALAD



Cheddar Bacon Cauliflower Potato Salad image

This cauliflower potato salad is loaded with grated cheddar and crispy bacon. I love easy summer side dishes like this and it's perfect to serve along any grilled meat or at your next potluck.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head cauliflower
½ cup grated cheddar
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped red onion
6 slices fried bacon, diced
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon dill
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and place in a steamer basket.
  • Steam for 3-5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Add the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl and place in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of cauliflower and stir well to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 82 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 463 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Cauliflower Salad image

This cauliflower salad is tender cauliflower florets tossed with bacon and cheddar cheese in a creamy dressing. A low carb alternative to potato salad that's packed full of savory flavors!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cauliflower florets (cooked, see cooking methods described in post)
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish if desired)
3/4 cup cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
1/3 cup green onions (thinly sliced, plus more for garnish if desired)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower, bacon, cheese and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the cauliflower mixture. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing. Sprinkle with additional bacon and green onions if desired, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 395 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK & EASY BACON CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Quick & Easy Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Salad image

Cauliflower Salad is loaded with crispy bacon, crunchy veggies, and a dressing that will remind you of your favorite potato salad. It's perfect as a side dish or an unexpected treat at a party or potluck. Be prepared to hand out the recipe, as this easy quick and easy salad is always a crowd-please!

Provided by Snug and Cozy Life

Categories     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium-sized head of cauliflower (cut into florets)
8 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium red pepper (diced)
1 medium red onion (diced)
1 cup of mayonnaise
2 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the bacon, cheese, red pepper, onion, and cauliflower in a large bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the mayo and sugar.
  • Pour the mayo mixture over the veggie mixture and toss until the salad is completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving, to give the flavors time to mingle.

BACON & CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Bacon & Cheddar Cauliflower Salad image

This simple but delicious Bacon & Cheddar Cauliflower Salad is the perfect side dish for your next picnic or potluck. Throw some meat and veggies on the grill and mix up this easy cauliflower salad and you're good to go! The dressing reminds me of the type of dressing you'd find on a potato salad, but it also has a bit of a honey mustard vibe goin' on. THM S and low carb. (Check out the notes below for allergy info.)

Provided by Briana Thomas

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups chopped fresh cauliflower (approx. 1 large head of cauliflower)
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon THM Super Sweet Blend
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon each smoked paprika, salt, black pepper
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⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons real bacon bits

Steps:

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together. In a large bowl combine the chopped cauliflower, dressing, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits. Mix well. Garnish with additional bacon bits if desired.
  • I like to let the salad "marinate" in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving. Leftovers will keep a day or two in the fridge, but the salad gets softer. If you want to prep this for an event, chop the cauliflower and mix the dressing up in advance; but keep the cauliflower, dressing, cheese, and bacon separate. It'll take all of 2 minutes to mix it up an hour or two before serving.
  • PS: I've been getting some questions so I thought I'd clarify here that YES, the cauliflower is raw! It softens a bit in the dressing, but it has a nice crunch to it. It's like a broccoli salad, but with cauliflower. It's not really meant to be a low-carb mock of a potato salad. I'll leave that to the Picnic Radishto Salad on page 224 of Convenient Food, which was specifically formulated for that purpose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 Fat

CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON



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My aunt has been bringing this cold dish to our family reunion for years, and there's never any left.

Provided by TAMATHAK

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups cooked crumbled bacon
2 cups creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Toss cauliflower, onion, and green bell pepper together in a bowl; add Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Stir salad dressing and sugar together in a separate bowl, pour into cauliflower mixture, and toss until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 492.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR



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Even the kids like this one. "Wow" We made only half of this one. There was plenty for everyone and even some left over.

Provided by The MysticWood

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bacon, chopped and fried crispy
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
salt
2 large cauliflower heads
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and parsley in small bowl. Set aside for topping.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tbsp salt and cauliflower, cook until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer half to cutting board and roughly chop.
  • Melt cream cheese on low heat. Stir in heavy cream and remaining 2 1/2 cups of cheddar, cook until starts to melt.
  • Off heat stir in sour cream, cauliflower, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until brown and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER BACON SALAD



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Make and share this Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mommaof2Beauties

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw broccoli floret
1 cup raw cauliflower floret
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
  • Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 369.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 14.7, Protein 5.2

FULLY LOADED CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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A lower in carb version of my favorite baked potato salad. Most people when I serve this can't tell right away that this is made with cauliflower. Even my cauliflower hating husband enjoys this salad!

Provided by Sarah Jo

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup fat-free sour cream
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1 bunch chopped fresh chives
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble into bacon bits.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine the cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in large bowl. Spread the cauliflower on the foil-lined baking sheet, and roast in the preheated oven until the cauliflower is lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Place the cooled roasted cauliflower, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large bowl; stir. Fold in the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onion, chives, pepper sauce, and paprika. Adjust salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 328.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BACON CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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My Aunt Lavern's special cauliflower salad recipe combines crispy-crunchy ingredients with a creamy dressing that's ever so slightly sweet. -Kelly Ward Hartman, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, bacon, cheese, green pepper and onion. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LOADED SUMMER CAULIFLOWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Summer Cauliflower Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, French's yellow mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt

Provided by Nathan Ng

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
6 slices bacon, cooked
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon French's yellow mustard
⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges of the cauliflower start to brown and florets are tender. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, then slice each half into 4 pieces. Roughly chop the bacon slices. Add the eggs and bacon to the bowl, along with cheddar cheese and scallions.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour dressing over cauliflower and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with extra sliced scallions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-riced cauliflower or grate it yourself using a food processor or box grater.
  • For a more flavorful salad, roast the cauliflower before adding it to the salad. Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  • If you don't have cheddar cheese on hand, you can substitute another type of hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Gruyère.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the cauliflower and dressing up to 2 days in advance. Store the cauliflower and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, combine the cauliflower, dressing, cheese, and bacon.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower salad with cheddar and bacon is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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